House to Home | August 2017

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Ben Wright’s amazing home

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Spring trends From flooring options, colour schemes, to rugs and blinds.

The floors of any home take a beating ‌ from people, pets, spills and the elements. They are usually the first surfaces to reflect wear and tear from everyday activities so investing in floors that suit your lifestyle is important.

There are hundreds of choices of carpets, tiles, laminates and vinyl and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. But a good flooring investment will last 20 years, keeping pace with your daily life while bringing a touch of class to your home.

Getting it right takes time, says Carmen Rooney of Skip-2-It Flooring Xtra, so be prepared to answer a few questions like how many people live in your home, if you have pets or are away a lot.

In a world perfect for carpet, sneakers would be banned.

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Rooney says one of their most popular products is QuickStep, laminated floorboard planks that are quickly installed over a foam underlay. They come in a huge range of colours and even have a variety that can be used in wet areas.

A light floor can make a room seem larger, a dark floor may have the opposite effect.

Quick-Step is a high density fibreboard, with four different layers with an overlay to protect against stains, impact, scratches, burns and household chemicals.

It is durable, moisture-resistant and looks fabulous.

“The thing about a wooden floor is that it is timeless. The world is your oyster when it comes to colour too,” Rooney said.

Greys have been a popular colour in 2017, a trend she sees going forward into next year. “There has also been a noticeable shift though from blacks and dark charcoals to lighter, warmer tones.”

Whether you are in the market for carpet or laminate, you need the right product that fits the purpose.

Dusty pinks and muted greens will continue to make their presence felt in homes next year, the fashion setters say.

Both colours have been seen on the catwalks and sported by trendy people; there are putty pink jeans, dusty pink purses and pale pink coats. And it is no longer a colour just for girls, pink is for everyone.

It’s been 10 years since pink went out of favour for being “the colour of girls” and now it’s less about froth and childishness and more about warmth and good feelings.

Those pinks and muted greens are inviting and work well with greys. Green soothes, uplifts and makes everything around it look good.

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In a world perfect for carpet, sneakers would be banned.

So what does that mean for your home?

Designer Hayley French, in Flooring Xtra’s latest Lookbook, says new floors or colours on the walls can make a room nearly perfect; sometimes something is needed to pull it all together.

A rug can do the trick.

“Today’s homes are more often than not a series of spaces that link together. The kitchen, dining and living spaces all share the same walls, which can seem overwhelming or barren unless you break up the areas with a rug. The resurgence of hard flooring has also necessitated the need to include a rug as a stable part of your furnishings. I like to call it the icing on the cake.”

French says choosing a rug can be daunting. Scandinavian neutrals are still dominating the home scene but there is a shift towards a Bohemian trend, with rich textiles combined with white walls. Rugs can add colour, pattern, texture, comfort, warmth and help quieten the space and anchor furniture. >

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The shutters can be hinged for small and medium windows, or bi-fold for larger windows and doors. Sliders are also an option.

“They look great and add privacy, security, sun and light control.”

Automated sun shades and roller blinds are also big this season. Blinds can be opened or closed with a remote control so you don’t have to leave the couch.

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Even if you have an alternate heat source heat pumps are great for those cooler September and April days where you cannot justify (or be bothered) lighting the fire, Saturday mornings when you get up and read the paper and weekday mornings whilst you have your breakfast before work.

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Hygge The Danes are regularly acknowledged as the happiest in the world and hygge goes a long way to explaining why.

While they have known the secret for generations, the rest of the world caught on last year and went mad for the trend.

The Danish word (pronounced ‘hooga’) translates roughly to ‘cosiness’ and is, in a sense, a way of creating a warm environment that instils calmness and provides optimum levels of comfort.

Think giant, oversized woollen knee rugs draped over you as you sit in your cosy sofa, drinking a cup of warming hot chocolate or tea.

You might add a decadent cinnamon roll and then wrap up warm with scarves, gloves and hats for a wander in the great outdoors.

Even the tourism board caught onto the buzz, with www.visitdenmark. co.uk writing about the ‘art of hygge’ and Oxford Dictionaries even short-

listed hygge as one of their Words of the Year in 2016.

Hygge is also a wonderful way of banishing the gloom of winter. When you have a roaring fire and warm slippers waiting for you at home, suddenly battling that cold journey home feels that little bit better.

And, of course, if you’re in Europe during winter, it culminates with Christmas. The festivities are ultimate hygge time with family meals, candles, mulled wine and twinkle lights a focal point of the season.

So, if you need a bit of a pick-up to help you get through the rest of winter, take note from the Danes and embrace the hygge trend.

Although, the insider word on the design street is that it’s soon to be eclipsed by the Swedish, lagom.

This is the concept of “not too much, not too little,” or “enough, sufficient, adequate, just right.”

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Scandinavian design The influence of Scandinavian design is nothing new, in fact, we’ve been inspired by their minimalist lines and neutral tones for years now.

But, a new wave of the classic style has been emerging in magazines and decor stores lately and we’ve all been bitten by the bug.

The movement focuses on simplicity and functionality and you don’t need to look far to spot it across Mid Canterbury and further afield.

Think neutral tones with throw rugs, copper light fittings and simple, rustic elements that seem to magically encompass a vintage and modern feel all at once.

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The trend takes nuggets of inspiration from the three Scandinavian design capitals of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, but it often branches out to include Finland and Iceland, too.

They’re all currently under the global spotlight and we’re endlessly fascinated with its exciting music, food and cultural icons.

Basically, Scandinavia is hot right now, and with a few simple touches, you can bring the elegance and simplicity right into your own home. 

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To Lake Hood for the good life STORY LINDA CLARKE • PHOTOS LAURA BAGRIE

It’s tough playing backyard cricket at Ben Wright’s Lake Hood home in the summer … you’ll need a kayak to fetch the balls that are hit into the canal at the edge of his property.

His home on Waterton Point is a busy place in the warmer months, with friends bringing their jetskis and beers to fill in the long, warm nights in the best way possible. After all, a home in this water paradise just has to be shared.

Water is a central theme in the 25-year-old’s life.

His parents John and Jane are farmers in Methven and John has been the main player in the establishment of the Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation Scheme.

Wright graduated from the University of Canterbury with a degree in mechanical engineering in 2015 and now works for Carrfields Irrigation; his Lake Hood home is both close enough and far enough away from work.

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< The large 1450m2 section on Waterton Point, one of the first peninsula subdivisions in the new lake extension, appealed to the engineer because of its weird shape. He commissioned architects Chilton and Mayne of Ashburton to design a three-bedroom home â&#x20AC;&#x153;that was something a bit differentâ&#x20AC;?.

Three months later, with plans in hand, builders JKF Homes was pegging out the plot, which has views south-west to the Peels and mountains beyond. At the moment, Wright can lie in bed and soak in the snow-capped ranges.

Construction happened over nine months, with Wright making decisions on materials and colours. The home has a wooden frame with traditional insulation and double-glazing throughout; there are three good-sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and an ensuite off the master bedroom, which also features a walk-through wardrobe.

A smaller room is set up as an office, where Wright can work remotely. The subdivision has a fibre connection to the internet so access is no problem.

The house is clearly positioned for canal living. Garage access is from the road, while a straight path leads to the front door and a high fence gives privacy and shields a small grassy enclosure in front of the kitchen.

The kitchen is modern and sleek, with black countertops and white cabinets. You can eat sitting on chairs at the centre island or at the large wooden table with unobstructed views to the water.

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< A black leather L-shaped couch is a good spot to watch TV or chat in the winter, with the gas fire going; in the summer, doors slide open on to an outdoor area that leads down in steps to the cricket pitch and private jetty. Wright’s green kayak is always out, ready for action.

Friends who bring their jetskis can launch them at public ramps then motor up the canal to Wright’s place. They can access the main lake by canal when they want more speed and thrills.

Wright employed a landscaper to help with the outside work.

Pin oaks are planted out the front, with dogwoods along the fence and magnolias as features.

The exterior of the house is a combination of stained New Zealand-grown cedar and vertical shiplap weatherboard. The roof angles add another layer of interest.

Wright said it was not a commonly-used material and ideal for his low-maintenance schedule.

Inside and out, the house is modern and contemporary with touches of Wright’s personal style preferences obvious in the cushions, paintings and floor rug in the living room.

“I did have some help from friends, but I have always been big on design.”

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A growing community Lake Hood has firmly established itself on the residential housing radar of Ashburton, says real estate agent Paul Cunneen.

“People are no longer asking why they should live there (Lake Hood, but why not,” real estate agent Paul Cunningham says.

The first water-front homes were built in 2003 by a brave few keen to enjoy the new man-made lake; now the growing community is a mecca for outdoors people or those who love their water sports.

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“You can wake up in the morning and the water is on your doorstep. You can go for a bike, or run or a swim.

“I would say 90 per cent of the people who have bought there are from within the Mid Canterbury district. Most have had some experience around the lake – they know someone who lives there and enjoys it or they have a real interest in water sports.”

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There is also a café and bar, walking and biking tracks, tennis courts, swimming spots and public boat ramps.

The lake boasts an international rowing course and is the training ground for Ashburton College and Ashburton Rowing Club crew; it also hosts dragon boat festivals, yachting and waterski competitions.

Over the years many Ashburton people have traded their urban homes for a spot in the waterside paradise – commuting by day to their jobs 10 minutes away in town and returning to enjoy an evening activity on the water, or a bike or walk around the water’s edge.

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“It has become a successful development.”

The lake is named after prominent Mid Canterbury businessman Doug Hood, in recognition of his community contributions and is part of 90ha of aquatic playground. As well as lake-front and canal living, the development also offers semi-rural living set back from the lake. The curving shores, canals and peninsula areas provide over seven kilometres of lake frontage, with dedicated boat ramp areas as well as the option to build a private jetty at the end of each property.

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In some situations, you may need to sand down your decking if there are splinters coming from your timber.

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As most of us know, the Ashburton District Council is introducing a new wheelie bin kerbside collection service on September 1, 2017.

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Your three new bins are each designed for different recycling and waste items. It’s important you know what items can and cannot go in these bins and what you can do with items that cannot go in any of the bins.

Please do not put the following items in your yellow recycling bin.

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Ensure your glass bottles and jars are loose, not bagged and do not put broken glass in the crate.

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Mini meadows Planting for the bees!

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Such is New Zealand’s obsession with outdoor eating that more homes come resplendent with fancy cooking contraptions.

Sir Graham had his parilla built especially for his Waiheke property. But where there’s a trend there’s always a business not far away. And there are plenty of Kiwi businesses offering to turn your backyard into a gourmet paradise.

A real estate agent says a pizza oven, parilla or barbecue isn’t necessarily going to add more value to your property. But anything that dazzles buyers could well make them feel warmer towards it.

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A real estate agent says that he always looks to add a barbecue, table and chairs to a balcony or ground floor patio if at all possible. It helps potential buyers imagine themselves living at the property and entertaining after work.

This is a really important step for buyers, he said, who may have grown up in the quarter-acre paradise, but are moving on to becoming owner-occupiers, which is a growing market in Auckland.

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